U.S. Marshals Seek North Carolina Man Wanted on Child Trafficking and Related Charges
The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Ricky Dean Clinton, who is wanted on multiple serious charges, including human trafficking of a child, indecent liberties with a child, first-degree kidnapping, sexual servitude of a...
Newton Police Arrest Woman on Iredell County Drug Charges
On Tuesday, August 12, 26-year-old Makayla Destiny Williams, listed as homeless, was arrested by Newton Police Officers. Williams was taken into custody on Iredell County warrants charging her with felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, felony...
Iredell County Deputies Arrest Eight in Two Drug Raids
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Emergency Response Team, along with narcotics investigators, executed two search warrants for illegal drugs. According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, both investigations began after information was...
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Taylorsville Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
In the early hours of June 23, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along Oswalt Amity Road in Troutman. The vehicle was driven by Ashley Wike, 40, of Taylorsville. During the course of the stop,...
Statesville Seeks Applicants for Board of Adjustment Vacancies
The City of Statesville is inviting residents to apply for three open seats on its Board of Adjustment, a vital quasi-judicial body responsible for reviewing zoning appeals and variance requests. The current vacancies include two seats for individuals who live within...
Methamphetamine and Marijuana Discovered During Traffic Stop in Troutman
On the morning of June 19, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Troutman led to the arrest of a local man after officers discovered illegal substances inside the vehicle. At approximately 10:00 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Perry Road for an expired registration...
N.C. Department of Labor Launches “Beat the Heat” Campaign to Promote Summer Safety
The summer heat is here. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are reminding employers and workers alike to take simple, effective steps to prevent heat-related illnesses on the job. “Heat illness is preventable,” said...
Heatwave Grips Iredell County as Thunderstorms Loom Throughout the Week
The skies over Iredell County are set for a week that brings both extreme heat and the potential for sudden, intense storms. Starting Monday, June 23, residents woke to bright sunshine as temperatures surged into the upper 90s—close to 100°F—ushering in a heatwave...
CHECKERS FORCE GAME 6 OF FINALS IN CHARLOTTE
ABBOTSFORD, BC– Another clutch goal from Jesse Puljujarvi lifted the Checkers to an overtime win in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals - extending the series and sending it back to the Queen City for the remainder. The two sides traded blows throughout the first 40...
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IRS Announces Tax Filing Deadlines for Disaster-Area Victims
WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2023 returns that, depending upon their location, their returns are due by Feb. 3 or May 1, 2025. Currently: Taxpayers in the entire states of...
Big Lots Announces Sale Agreement
Big Lots, Inc. has announced a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which will facilitate the transfer of the company’s assets, including stores, distribution centers, and intellectual property, to other retailers. Notably, Variety Wholesalers, Inc.,...
IRS to Issue Special Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers This Month
WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to issue automatic payments later this month to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns....
Iredell County Deputies Arrest Eight in Two Drug Raids
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Emergency Response Team, along with narcotics investigators, executed two search warrants for illegal drugs. According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, both investigations began after information was...
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Three Arrested Following Drug Investigation Near Statesville Hotel
A multi-week investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team has led to the arrest of three individuals on drug-related charges. The investigation was initiated after local business owners near the...
Giraffe Leia Dies at North Carolina Zoo Following Medical Procedure
ASHEBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo is mourning the loss of Leia, a 15-year-old giraffe who had been part of the Zoo family since 2010. Her death comes just one day after the passing of long-time Zoo Director and CEO Pat Simmons. Leia died on Tuesday following a...
Over 67,000 Cases of Power Stick Deodorant Recalled Due to Manufacturing Issues
A.P. Deauville has voluntarily recalled more than 67,000 cases of its Power Stick roll-on antiperspirant deodorants following manufacturing concerns. The recall affects three specific 1.8 oz roll-on deodorant products: Power Stick for Her Powder Fresh Power Stick...